Welding Engineer III

As an S&C Electric team member, you’ll work on projects that have real-world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We’re big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively.Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-ownerHours8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Mon-Fri) On-SiteCompensationAt S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices. The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $112,438 - $140,550.Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for S&C’s annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.Join Our Team as a Welding Engineer III!The Welding Engineer III will help coordinate and assist with production welding projects within Manufacturing Engineering. These may vary from welding procedure development, equipment set-up and programming, quality improvement, cost reduction, and specification of Capital Expense equipment purchases. This position is for a self-motivated, goal-driven engineer who displays an aptitude in many aspects of manufacturing and welding technology and an ability to successfully drive projects to completion. This person will report to Leadership within Manufacturing Engineering.ResponsibilitiesEssential Functions:Support and lead projects in the welding fabrication processes using the latest industry techniques to ensure processes are safe, efficient, and effective. Use concepts that incorporate Lean, 5-S and flow line concepts.Perform hands-on welding procedure development using procedure testing practices, visual, NDT, and destructive testing methods.Provide written welding procedure specifications and documents, including WPS, quality control documents, and work instructions.Perform set-up and programming of Automated welding process equipment including robotic welders. Ability to learn Cloos and Fanuc controller programming and functionality.Updating files and programs that support manufacturing processes because of design engineering changes, including routings, BOM’s, prints and machine programs.Actively lead teams in problem solving to drive results and improvements using structural team problem solving techniques such as A3 and Four-Step Problem Solving.Lead in the investigation and implementation of new welding technology / CapEX Projects to improve cost and efficiency of producing products.Assist in the day-to-day resolution of problems arising on the production floor.Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, most notably, internal customers and suppliers.Demonstrate commitment to meeting and supporting departmental, divisional, and company goals/objectives/strategiesDemonstrate proficient report preparation, presentation, and listening skills.Demonstrate a high regard for people by treating them with dignity, respect, fairness and consistency.Set a good example of behavior, attitude and teamwork both within and between departments.Adapt to changes; shows commitment to change and continuous improvementOther responsibilities as assigned.Education & Minimum Qualifications:RequiredBachelor's degree (B.Sc.)in Welding, Welding Technology, or other related Engineering field with a demonstrated experience in the core competencies of Welding Fabrication of 3 years or more.Certifications & Licenses:PreferredCWI - Certified Welding InspectorCWEng - Certified Welding EngineerSkills, Knowledge & ExperienceRequired3+ years of demonstrated experience in the core competencies of Welding Fabrication.Advanced knowledge of industry welding processes including GMAW, GTAW, RSW and Stud Welding.Experience reading and interpreting blueprint and CAD drawings including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances (GD&T).Familiarity with Robotic programming and its application with welding and fabrication processes.Technical knowledge of welding processes, equipment and/or support services and other relevant manufacturing activities.Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, to clearly present ideas in a variety of forums.Familiarity with Tool Design and Tool Building, and its application with welding and fabrication processes.PreferredKnowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles and demonstrated implementation of the lean principles & key performance indicators.Experience using Microsoft Excel to analyze operational metrics.Knowledgeable with Roboplan programming software.Understanding of CAD design software.Major Physical Demands:Sitting - Continuously required to remain in a stationary position and perform desk-based tasks.Walking - Occasionally required to walk moderate distances.Manual Dexterity - Infrequently required to use hand-eye coordination to control both hands and arms for a full range of motion to operate equipment/machinery/power tools/office productivity equipment.Ascending / Descending - Occasionally ascending or descending ladders/stairs/scaffolding/ramps/poles.Observation / Eyesight - infrequently required to observe details at close range, including depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to differentiate between colors.Communication - Continuously required to talk and hear, in person and by phone/conference callsTravel - Infrequently required to travel and work extended hours when necessary. May be required to travel overnight and internationally.Environmental & Hazardous Conditions:Continuously working indoors/outdoors in an air-conditioned/non-air-conditioned office/manufacturing/site-based environment​​Occasionally​ exposure to fumes/vapors/dust/gases/odors/mist/toxic chemicals/radiation/vibration/grease/oils/radiation/lasers/other etc.​​Occasionally​ exposed to low/moderate/high noise levels including machinery/vehicles/forklifts/office equipment/office traffic etc.​​Occasionally working around energized equipment with the risk of electrocution/scalding/burns/other etc.​​Infrequently​ exposed to wet humid/outdoor weather/extreme cold (non-weather)/extreme heat (non-weather) conditions/other etc.​​Infrequently​ working with machinery with moving parts/vehicles/forklifts/heavy machinery/sharp objects/other etc.Ready to make an impact and become an employee-owner? Apply now to join our inclusive and innovative team! Explore open positions.S&C Electric is committed to equal-opportunity employment. All employees and applicants will be considered without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to complete the application, please email us at No fixed deadlineIn 1909, S&C Electric Company transformed the delivery of safe, reliable electricity with the invention of the Liquid Power Fuse. Today, as the world faces extreme weather events and the demand for electricity grows, S&C continues to innovate and advance the electrical grid, ensuring reliable and resilient power for homes, communities, and critical infrastructure around the world.With a diverse, global workforce and core values around integrity, safety, and quality, S&C is a trusted industry leader and top workplace that offers meaningful careers to more than 3,500 team members. As a people-first organization, S&C is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace where team members advance their careers through robust talent-development programs and involved leadership.S&C’s deeply rooted belief diversity fosters greater creativity, innovation, and success guides the company to advance and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture.S&C provides a comprehensive and competitive benefit package thatincludes the following (eligibility requirements apply):Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical & Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, , Health Savings Account (HSA), Group Life Insurance, optional Supplemental Lifeand AD&D Insurance, Wellbeing Resourcesincluding Employee Assistance Program and Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)Leave Benefits: VacationTime, Sick Time, Paid Holidaysand Company Shutdowndays, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves, Paid Parental Timeand Military LeaveRetirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component; KSOP participants can receive annual ESOP company contributions of over 11%of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic).In the (Engineering, Design) department, we are responsible for creatively addressing customers' needs, pioneering industry changes, and understanding each step, from R&D to production. We strive to not only solve the unique challenges our customers face today, but to create breakthrough technologies enabling them to effectively navigate the demands of the grid of tomorrow. As S&C innovates for reliability, progress, and longevity, our work continues S&C's legacy of creating game-changing technology and advancing the energy industry.Full timePosting Date: